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No Verdict In Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Defamation Trial

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The bitter defamation trial between Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard has yet to reach a verdict as the jury in the trial concluded deliberations for the day on Tuesday. The panel met for two hours on Friday and seven hours on Tuesday.

HIGHLIGHTS

• “Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for describing herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse”
• “Aquaman” star Amber Heard countersued Johnny Depp for $100 million claiming “rampant physical violence and abuse” she suffered at the hands of Depp
• Hundreds of Depp fans watched the televised trial and also started a #JusticeForJohnnyDepp campaign on social media

What Amber Heard Wrote In That Op-Ed?

In December 2018, Amber Heard wrote an op-ed for The Washington Post where she described herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” While she didn’t name Depp in the article, Depp took it as an allegation and sued Heard for implying he was a domestic abuser. He sought $50 million in damages.

How Did Amber React To The Lawsuit?

Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Defamation Trial

The Texas-born 36-year-old Heard countersued Depp for $100 million claiming she suffered “rampant physical violence and abuse” at his hands. Heard was married to Depp from 2015 to 2017 and the history of their married life shows that Heard had already secured a restraining order against Depp in May 2016 for domestic violence.

Is Depp Leading A Normal Life

The 58-year-old three-time Oscar nominee is a guitarist and owns a band, the Hollywood Vampires, with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith. On Sunday, he made a surprise appearance at the concert by Jeff Beck in Sheffield and at Royal Albert Hall in … Read the rest

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Johnny Depp Had A Broken Bottle Against My Face Recounted Amber Heard

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Amber Heard recounted an incident when her ex-husband Johnny Depp threatened to “carve up” her face with a broken bottle one month after their marriage in 2015.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Amber Heard recounted harrowing details of domestic abuse by her ex-husband Johnny Depp
• They married in 2015 and divorced two years later
• Depp brought a defamation suit of $50 million against Heard
• Heard countersued Depp and charged $100 million

What Was That Incident?

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It happened in March 2015 in Australia during the filming of the fifth installment of the “Pirates” series. Heard said that she confronted Depp for his drinking habit and he dared her to take his bottle from him. Heard went ahead and threw a bottle on the floor. Irritated, Depp started hitting her with beer cans but she escaped unhurt. Finally, he broke a bottle and threatened Heard to “carve up” her face. He even tore her nightgown and sexually assaulted her that night.

What Is The Case Heard Was Testifying For?

The 36-year-old “Aquaman” actress was testifying for a defamation case filed against her by her actor husband 58-year-old Depp. It started with Heard writing an op-ed for The Washington Post in December 2018. She presented herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse”. Though she didn’t name Depp in the op-ed, Depp sued her for labeling him as a domestic abuser and sought $50 million in damages.

In return, Heard countersued Depp for the “rampant physical violence and abuse” she suffered at his hands and sought $100 million in damages. She also recounted harrowing incidents of physical abuse. She narrated an incident when Depp slapped her across … Read the rest